Palm Sunday Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newbold Parish Church, St John's
St. John's Road Newbold Chesterfield, S41 8PE, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday (29 March 2026) marks the begining of the last week of the life of Jesus (Holy Week). During this week we share in Christ’s own journey, from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday to the empty tomb on Easter Day.
Our service on Palm Sunday begins in the Eagle Club next door but one to church at 10am for those able to walk, or in church at 10am if you prefer.
We remember that crowds of people came out of the city to greet Jesus, throwing down palm branches on the road. We give out small crosses made from palm leaves, and we process with palms to the church.
Here we have a dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative, in which the whole story of the week is anticipated. Everyone is welcome, whether you've ever been to church or not.
For all its hope and expectation, the Palm Sunday story doesn’t deliver in the way the crowds wanted. As one commentator put it ‘it’s a story about what happens when the God we want and think we know doesn’t show up, and another God — a less efficient, less aggressive, far less muscular God — shows up instead, and saves us in ways we didn’t know were possible.’ Do we dare trust this God?

Newbold Parish Church, St John's

Newbold Parish Church, St John's is a place of worship, fellowship, prayer, fun, laughter, and above all a place for people to encounter God – Father, Son & Holy Spirit!

Our worship style varies depending on which service you attend. From a traditional C of E holy communion service, to inter-active family fun.

We also have strong links with our local primary schools, including Newbold Church Primary School.

You can visit our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewboldParishChurch

Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/newboldparishchurch

Our parish of Newbold: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, see contact details at https://www.newboldparishchurch.org.uk/safeguarding/. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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Palm Sunday Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newbold Parish Church, St John's
St. John's Road Newbold Chesterfield, S41 8PE, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday (29 March 2026) marks the begining of the last week of the life of Jesus (Holy Week). During this week we share in Christ’s own journey, from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday to the empty tomb on Easter Day.
Our service on Palm Sunday begins in the Eagle Club next door but one to church at 10am for those able to walk, or in church at 10am if you prefer.
We remember that crowds of people came out of the city to greet Jesus, throwing down palm branches on the road. We give out small crosses made from palm leaves, and we process with palms to the church.
Here we have a dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative, in which the whole story of the week is anticipated. Everyone is welcome, whether you've ever been to church or not.
For all its hope and expectation, the Palm Sunday story doesn’t deliver in the way the crowds wanted. As one commentator put it ‘it’s a story about what happens when the God we want and think we know doesn’t show up, and another God — a less efficient, less aggressive, far less muscular God — shows up instead, and saves us in ways we didn’t know were possible.’ Do we dare trust this God?

Safeguarding

Our parish of Newbold: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Derby’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, see contact details at https://www.newboldparishchurch.org.uk/safeguarding/. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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